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Steve Murphy
| Steve Murphy | |
 | |
| Minnesota State Senate District 28 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1993 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic Farmer-Labor |
| Profession | Fuels Technician |
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Murphy did not seek re-election in 2010.[1]
Murphy attended Eastern Illinois, Red Wing Technical College, and Southeast Minnesota Technical College. Murphy works as a fuels technician when the Senate is not in session.
Committee assignments
Prior to leaving the senate, Murphy was a member of these committees:
- Agriculture and Veterans
- Agriculture and Veterans Budget and Policy Division
- Business, Industry and Jobs
- Capital Investment
- Finance
- Transportation (Chair)
- Transportation Budget and Policy Division (Chair)[2]
Elections
2010
Murphy chose not to run in the 2010 election.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Murphy won re-election to the 28th District Seat in the Minnesota State Senate, defeating Steve Drazkowski (R).[3]
| Minnesota State Senate, District 28 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Steve Murphy (DFL)
|
17,511 | 54.26% | ||
| Steve Drazkowski (R) | 14,627 | 45.33% | ||
| Steve Wilson (Write-In) | 68 | 0.21% | ||
| Write-In | 64 | 0.20% | ||
Campaign donors
In 2006, Murphy collected $62,423 in donations.[4]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 28th Senate District DFL | $5,000 |
| Senate District 28 DFL | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association | $1,000 |
| Midwest Values PAC | $500 |
| Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association | $500 |
Legislation
Murphy has been active in sponsoring medical marijuana legislation in Minnesota. This may lead to a Medical Marijuana Amendment appearing on the November 2010 ballot in the state.[5]
District 28
Murphy represented Minnesota Senate District 28. District 28 includes the LaCrescent-Winona region near the Minnesota-Wisconsin border[6].
Personal
Steve is married to Brea Murphy. They have two children and reside in Red Wing, Minnesota.
External links
- Steve Murphy's official Minnesota State Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
References
- ↑ MPR News, "Sen. Steve Murphy won't seek re-election," January 22, 2010
- ↑ "Minnesota Senate" List of Standing Committees
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Steve Murphy
- ↑ The Political Animal, "Medical Marijuana Vetoed", May 22, 2009
- ↑ "Minnesota Secretary of State" Map of Senate District 28
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Succeeded by John Howe (R) |
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